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It is virtually time for the massive recreation, however we’re not speaking concerning the Tremendous Bowl … probably the most puppies ever will face off within the twentieth annual Pet Bowl, proper earlier than they get new houses.
Dan Schachner — the 13-year Pet Bowl “Ruff-eree” — joined us Thursday on “TMZ Live” and gave us all the small print on the pooches, from massive to small, taking part in within the recreation. Plus, we had some guests in our workplace to spotlight the true intent of the occasion … getting shelter canine adopted.
This yr, Pet Bowl goes greater than ever in a number of methods — Dan says there are 131 puppies taking part in, representing 73 animal shelters throughout 36 states, probably the most ever.
Levi the Nice Dane goes to examine into the sport when the larger canine get to run within the 4th quarter — and he is already a whopping 70 kilos at simply 3 months previous!
On the alternative finish of the dimensions, Dan says the Pet Bowl’s smallest pooch ever will take the sector … Sweatpea is taking part in the primary quarter at a mere 1.7 kilos. Yeah, she will match within the palm of your hand!
Additionally new this yr is Dan’s assistant “Ruff-eree” … his poodle combine rescue, Whistle.
Along with Dan getting officiating assist, he says you can too anticipate to see pups in a number of new off-the-field jobs — like cheerleading squad and dealing cameras.
The very best half … Dan says the Pet Bowl has a 100% adoption charge and helps animal shelters it companions with discover new houses for his or her rescues, because of consciousness raised on the upcoming TV broadcast.
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Pet Bowl XX airs February 11 on Animal Planet and Discovery+. Cuteness overload!!!